How accurate is Birdsong's bird identifier?

It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

Is my recording stored?

No. Your audio is used to identify the bird in the moment and isn't saved to our servers. The birds you confirm are kept as cards in your own field journal; the recordings themselves are not.

Is the bird identifier free?

Yes — identify birds every day for free, no account required. Birdsong Pro ($3.99/mo or $39.99/yr) unlocks unlimited IDs, full field guides, your growing collection, and shareable Field Report cards.

Do I need an account or internet to identify a bird?

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Birdsong field guide

Crimson Finch

Neochmia phaeton

A vibrant, long-tailed estrildid finch dominated by brilliant red plumage, primarily found in the tropical wetlands of northern Australia and New Guinea.

What it sounds like

A high-pitched, piercing 'chee-chee-chee' contact call and a soft, complex warbling song.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Peter Boesman · AustraliaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

Known for extreme territorial aggression, frequently attacking other birds that approach its nesting site.
Often nests in close proximity to human habitation, including under the eaves of houses or in garden shrubbery.
Unlike many other finches, they incorporate a significant amount of insects into their diet, especially when rearing chicks.
The species is divided into two distinct subspecies: the black-bellied form and the rarer white-bellied form.
They show a strong preference for nesting in Pandanus palms, utilizing the spiny leaves as a natural defense against predators.

Habitat

Tall riparian grasses, Pandanus thickets, cane fields, and marshes near permanent water.

Range

Northern Australia, from the Kimberley region to coastal Queensland, and southern New Guinea.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Red-browed FiretailNeochmia temporalis

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